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Serve With Us

Find your purpose and step into something bigger. Explore the different ways to serve your community.

AmeriCorps NCCC

Prepare to get your hands dirty and learn workforce skills, as you and your teammates travel the region and leave lasting impact through hands-on projects in disaster relief, public land maintenance, and conservation. 

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AmeriCorps State and National 

Step into a journey of purpose and community impact with the State and National program where you can ignite change, serve communities across the nation, and unlock your potential while building a brighter future for all. 

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AmeriCorps VISTA

Unleash your passion for change with the VISTA program—an opportunity to join the front lines in the fight against poverty by strengthening organizations, uplifting communities, and creating sustainable solutions. 

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AmeriCorps Seniors Programs

AmeriCorps Seniors programs engage adults 55 and older in service roles that strengthen communities across the United States.
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AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP 

Discover the power of giving back with the RSVP program, where older adults transform their passion into action, tackling community challenges, inspiring others, and making a remarkable impact—all while building meaningful connections and purpose.
 

AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent 

Ignite lifelong inspiration and community impact with the Foster Grandparent program, where older adults become cherished mentors, empowering children to thrive and shine in their schools and communities.

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AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion

Experience the power of connection with the Senior Companion program, where older adults become everyday heroes, forge meaningful friendships, provide heartfelt support, and empower their peers to live independently and joyfully.

Why Serve with AmeriCorps?

AmeriCorps is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to give their time and talent to strengthen communities.

Be a Part of Something Bigger

When you serve with AmeriCorps, you join a network of more than 1.3 million strong. AmeriCorps alumni continue to give back to the country through civic-minded activities. The community you build while serving with AmeriCorps is unlike any other.

Grow Personally and Professionally

Learn and grow while giving back to a community. Individuals who serve with AmeriCorps build new skillsets that they can take with them wherever they go. Older Americans can apply their hard-earned knowledge to make an impact in a new environment.

Receive Benefits for Your Service

AmeriCorps provides several benefits for its Volunteers. Education awards are available to AmeriCorps Volunteers, as well as supplemental health insurance, loan deferment, and childcare. Benefits vary by program.

Fast facts

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185K

AmeriCorps Volunteers serving

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1.3M+

alumni strong

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$4.8B+

in education awards disbursed to AmeriCorps alumni

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Ready to serve or still getting to know your options? We are here to help.

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AmeriCorps Service Benefits

AmeriCorps provides education awards, a living allowance, professional development, and more.

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Our Focus Areas

AmeriCorps offers six focus areas and countless service opportunities so you can create impact.

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